Bruce Miller did what?

Bruce Miller might be a fullback, but he’s still thinking like a defensive end. Miller scored his first touchdown of his pro career on a 30-yard pass from Alex Smith. It was the 49ers only touchdown in their 19-11 win over the Redskins. Miller, who played defensive end last year at Central Florida, failed to keep the ball.

The dutiful Miller instead of hanging onto the keepsake, turned and gave the ball to the officials.

“I didn’t know what to do,” Miller admitted. “I would have given it to (my teammates) but they probably would have punted it in the stands.”

Miller’s ball probably went right back into the game and then was likely rotated with other balls. The ball likely disappeared into anonymity. However, Miller hoped that 49ers equipment manager Steve Urbaniak would recover Miller’s momento.

Miller also did another fine job creating holes for running back Frank Gore, who went over 100 yards for a franchise record fifth straight time, 19 rushes, 107 yards. Miller said he’s now enjoying playing offense over defense.

“Being able to block for Frank and catch a few balls, I like what’s going on here,” MIller said.